

First Quarter Forecast-2019
It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to resolutions, goals, refreshing of bucket list ideas and even a bit of rumination regarding our course of life. Consistent with the traditions associated with the beginning of the year, we get to look back on our 2018 forecasts and offer our forecast for the next year. Economic growth- encapsulated by U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – moved in synchrony with our forecast. We anticipated seeing year over year growth at 3.2%. Wh


2019-The New Year Ahead
It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to resolutions, goals, refreshing of bucket list ideas and even a bit of rumination regarding our course of life. Consistent with the traditions associated with the beginning of the year, we get to look back on our 2018 forecasts and offer our forecast for the next year. Interest Rates Let’s start with interest rates – specifically the U.S. 10 Year Treasury Note. The 2018 year began with the yield on the U.S. 10 Year at 2.41%.